Enthusiastic Occupational Therapist dedicated to achieving superior patient outcomes while participating as a member of a multidisciplinary case-management team.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Occupational Therapist Registered
Heartland Home Health Care
Southfield, MI
10.2006 - Current
Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain, COPD, total hip/knee replacements, dislocations, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke and neuropathies.
Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments.
Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
Occupational Therapist Registered
Affiliated Home Health Care
Wixom, MI
02.2013 - 09.2014
Delivered home care occupational therapy to homebound patients.
Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in the decision-making process.
Occupational Therapist Registered
American Nursing Care
Worthington, OH
01.2004 - 12.2006
Taught patients how to live within the limits of their capabilities and celebrated their successes.
Planned individually-designed treatment programs to restore, maintain and improve physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent disability.
Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
Occupational Therapist Registered
Grant Medical Center - Main Hospital
Columbus, OH
06.1990 - 12.1994
Evaluated and treated a wide range of conditions, including joint replacements, head injuries, mastectomy's, burns, arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, stroke and neuropathies.
Developed Occupational Therapy joint replacement and mastectomy protocols for the department.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
1990
Skills
Home health care expertise
Program development
Patient-focused therapy
Skilled in patient relations
Focused on consistent, quality care
Registered and Licensed Occupational Therapist in Ohio and Michigan
Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager at Heartland Home Health Care (PRN)Home Health Registered Nurse Case Manager at Heartland Home Health Care (PRN)